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Rīga – Saldus
A detailed road trip guide for Rīga – Saldus: costs, stops, sightseeing, food, walks and overnight ideas.
Route overview
<h3>What to expect on Rīga – Saldus</h3><p>The distance is about 119 km and the direct drive takes around 1 h 35 min. Real travel time depends on traffic, roadworks, weather and the number of stops.</p>
Rīga – Saldus: road trip guide with costs and stops
This route is designed as a practical travel guide, not only as a fuel calculation. It helps plan where to stop, what to see, where to eat and where to stay if the drive becomes a two-day trip.
Choose a few priority stops and keep the rest as backup ideas. This makes the route easier to adapt to weather, traffic and the people you travel with.
- 01Dobeles pilsdrupasPlaces to see · on the route
- 02Annenieku dzirnavu apkārtnePlaces to see · on the route
- 03Brocēnu Cieceres ezersPlaces to see · on the route
- 04Saldus Kalnsētas parksPlaces to see · on the route
- 05Saldus ezersPlaces to see · on the route
- 06Jāņa Rozentāla Saldus vēstures un mākslas muzejsPlaces to see · on the route
- 07Saldus tirgus apkārtnePlaces to see · on the route
- 08Zvārdes mežu ainavaPlaces to see · on the route
Route plan
Suggested planning rhythm
- Calculate fuel costs before you leave.
- Plan the first break before you feel tired.
- Pick stops that do not require a large detour.
- Check seasonal opening times for food and accommodation.
- Keep at least one backup stop for longer routes.
Places to see
10
01
Dobeles pilsdrupas
A real stop on the Rīga – Saldus route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
02
Annenieku dzirnavu apkārtne
A real stop on the Rīga – Saldus route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
03
Brocēnu Cieceres ezers
A real stop on the Rīga – Saldus route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
04
Saldus Kalnsētas parks
A real stop on the Rīga – Saldus route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
05
Saldus ezers
A real stop on the Rīga – Saldus route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
06
Jāņa Rozentāla Saldus vēstures un mākslas muzejs
A real stop on the Rīga – Saldus route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
07
Saldus tirgus apkārtne
A real stop on the Rīga – Saldus route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
08
Zvārdes mežu ainava
A real stop on the Rīga – Saldus route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
09
Kursīšu baznīca
A real stop on the Rīga – Saldus route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
10
Remtes muižas apkārtne
A real stop on the Rīga – Saldus route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
Stops and breaks
3
01
Jelgavas apvedceļa pauze
A practical break point on the Rīga – Saldus route for fuel, coffee, WC or a short stretch.
02
Dobeles centra pauze
A practical break point on the Rīga – Saldus route for fuel, coffee, WC or a short stretch.
03
Brocēnu ezera pauze
A practical break point on the Rīga – Saldus route for fuel, coffee, WC or a short stretch.
Food and walks
3
01
Dobeles kafejnīcas
A food or walking area on the Rīga – Saldus route, useful for lunch, coffee or a calm break.
02
Saldus centra ēdināšana
A food or walking area on the Rīga – Saldus route, useful for lunch, coffee or a calm break.
03
Brocēnu ezermalas piknika vietas
A food or walking area on the Rīga – Saldus route, useful for lunch, coffee or a calm break.
Stays and campsites
4
01
Saldus viesnīcu zona
An overnight idea for the Rīga – Saldus route if you want to split the trip into two days.
02
Brocēnu naktsmītnes
An overnight idea for the Rīga – Saldus route if you want to split the trip into two days.
03
Remtes apkārtnes viesu mājas
An overnight idea for the Rīga – Saldus route if you want to split the trip into two days.
04
Zvārdes lauku naktsmītnes
An overnight idea for the Rīga – Saldus route if you want to split the trip into two days.
Places to see
Places to see
- Dobeles pilsdrupas — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Annenieku dzirnavu apkārtne — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Brocēnu Cieceres ezers — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Saldus Kalnsētas parks — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Saldus ezers — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Jāņa Rozentāla Saldus vēstures un mākslas muzejs — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Saldus tirgus apkārtne — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Zvārdes mežu ainava — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Kursīšu baznīca — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Remtes muižas apkārtne — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
Stops and breaks
Stops and breaks
- Jelgavas apvedceļa pauze — A practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a short stretch.
- Dobeles centra pauze — A practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a short stretch.
- Brocēnu ezera pauze — A practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a short stretch.
Food and walks
Food and walks
- Dobeles kafejnīcas — A place or area for food, coffee and a short walk without a large detour.
- Saldus centra ēdināšana — A place or area for food, coffee and a short walk without a large detour.
- Brocēnu ezermalas piknika vietas — A place or area for food, coffee and a short walk without a large detour.
Stays and campsites
Accommodation and camping
- Saldus viesnīcu zona — An overnight idea if you want to split the route into two days.
- Brocēnu naktsmītnes — An overnight idea if you want to split the route into two days.
- Remtes apkārtnes viesu mājas — An overnight idea if you want to split the route into two days.
- Zvārdes lauku naktsmītnes — An overnight idea if you want to split the route into two days.
Cost tips
Cost planning tips
Fuel costs depend on consumption, speed, tyre pressure, passenger and luggage weight. Compare several scenarios in the calculator before the trip.
